Join MMAC in welcoming this Montana sculptural artist and UM alumnus for a talk followed by a First Friday Celebration and Artist Reception from 4-6pm.

Refreshments will be served and music will be provided by Tom Catmull. All are welcome!

Special Members-only MOLLI Event for Barry Hood

Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 3pmMeloy Gallery at the UM PARTV Center

Photo by Michael Gallacher/Missoulian

ON VIEW IN THE MELOY GALLERY

Barry Hood: Flow

March 24 - May 21, 2011

Featuring Hood's bas relief and sculptural glass which incorporate a wide variety of natural associations. Included are pieces from Hood's Poems for the Blind and Hart series. A UM alum, Hood received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1973, working with noted ceramist Rudy Autio. Curator of Art Brandon Reintjes contributed an essay to the exhibition catalog.

Organized by the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at Scripps College, this is the first in-depth retrospective of abstract New York painter, critic and Hofstra University Professor Laurie Fendrich.

Image: Laurie Fendrich, Lamb Pie, oil on canvas, 1994

UM PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

Congratulations to Dr. Royce C. Engstrom, who was inaugurated into office this past Monday!

We are grateful to Dr. Engstrom for writing the introduction for MMAC's recent catalog publication, Three Centuries of European Prints from the MMAC Permanent Collection. Here is an excerpt:

The museum is an integral resource for the university's academic programs. By way of its exhibitions, collections and educational programs, MMAC creates stimulating learning opportunities that benefit faculty members and students from across our campus. The public role of the museum is just as important and effective. Each year the museum serves hundreds of school children and life-long learners. For many, the museum offers a place of reflection, providing the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate fine art.

The Permanent Collection of the Montana Museum of Art & Culture is truly a lasting legacy that will enhance the lives of generations to come.

The catalog is available for sale; please call 406.243.2019 or for more information click here.

Photo by Linda Thompson/Missoulian

SUMMER CERAMICS EXHIBITION

60 Artworks, 60 Artists, 60 Years

Celebrating the Archie Bray Foundation

June 3 - September 10, 2011

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts (June 23 - 25, 2011), this exhibition will pay tribute to the lasting impact of the Archie Bray Foundation. It will include a diverse selection of ceramics created by UM faculty, alumni and past Bray residents. This exhibition will be featured concurrently with ceramics exhibitions across the state.